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The TriState started using smog alerts in 1995 to warn people about high pollution days. But, those smog alerts are no more. As of April 1, the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency will issue air quality advisories. Spokesperson Megan Hummel says times have changed.

“The dark plume, and the smoke coming out of the smokestacks, you don’t really see that anymore. And the reason for that is because all the restrictions on industry. Industry is running much cleaner than they ever have before,” she says.

A new multi-purpose community center in Lower Price Hill makes its debut this fall, but on Tuesday you can get a sneak peek of The Sanctuary.

Jen Walters is president and CEO of Community Matters and Education Matters. She says the $8.6 million renovation of St. Michael the Archangel Church will include a thrift store, a market-style food pantry, event, meeting, office and classroom spaces, and housing for AmeriCorps volunteers working in the neighborhood.